soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
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After that, Riecken claimed that his faith had been restored; Martin, soothed, channelled a psychic message explaining how the flood had been averted.
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Was bibliotherapy any kind of soothing literary experience?
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Stop all cognitive activity two hours before bedtime and establish a soothing routine to create a gentle transition.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The airy interiors feature soothing shades of blue and sand-inspired neutrals, as well as work sourced from local artists.
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Was bibliotherapy any kind of soothing literary experience?
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Stop all cognitive activity two hours before bedtime and establish a soothing routine to create a gentle transition.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The airy interiors feature soothing shades of blue and sand-inspired neutrals, as well as work sourced from local artists.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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